pattern

Media and Communication - TV and Radio

Here you will learn some English words related to TV and radio such as "receiver", "screen", and "antenna".

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Words Related to Media and Communication
receiver
[noun]

a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels

Ex: The technician gave us a new cable converter box to replace the broken one .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead

Ex: The new wireless cable service offers better picture quality and more channels than the old setup.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
converter
[noun]

a device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
contrast
[noun]

the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen

Ex: The new TV model offers better contrast for a clearer picture .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
screen
[noun]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

Ex: The screen of my phone is cracked , so I need to get it fixed .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
tuner
[noun]

an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
volume
[noun]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

Ex: He asked them to turn down the volume of the TV because it was too distracting while he worked .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LDTV
[noun]

a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to SD or HD formats

Ex: They still have an LDTV in the guest room, so the kids use it mostly for playing video games.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
SDTV
[noun]

a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV

Ex: The old TV in the living room only supports SDTV, so the picture quality is n't as clear as the newer HD models .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
HDTV
[noun]

a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television

Ex: When we were watching the concert on an HDTV, the colors of the lights looked vibrant and sharp .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
UHDTV
[noun]

an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV

Ex: We upgraded to a UHDTV
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens

Ex: The cathode-ray tube in the old computer screen took up so much desk space that we had to clear everything off to make room .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs

Ex: The living room feels more spacious now that the old rear-projection television is replaced with a flat-screen model.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
plasma TV
[noun]

a television set that has a screen made of plasma

Ex: The plasma TV I bought a few years ago still works perfectly, but it's much heavier than newer flat-screen models.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
antenna
[noun]

a device that is used to send and receive signals

Ex: The cellphone tower has multiple antennas to transmit and receive signals from mobile devices .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
speaker
[noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Ex: High-quality speakers can enhance the listening experience , revealing details in music that cheaper models might miss .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs

Ex: The store had a sale on flat-screen TVs, so we decided to buy one.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
CRT TV
[noun]

an old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen

Ex: My grandparents still watch their favorite shows on a small CRT TV in their kitchen.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

Ex: Cable television providers offer on-demand services and DVR options for recording and watching programs at a convenient time .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region

Ex: The storm disrupted the satellite television signal for a few hours .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
HDMI
[noun]

a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices

Ex: The Blu-ray player delivers better visuals when using an HDMI cable instead of the old ones .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

Ex: The TV reception improved after we switched to a higher quality coaxial cable.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels

Ex: The gaming console works fine with a component video cable, but HDMI gives even sharper visuals.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs

Ex: The composite video cable works fine , but I ’m thinking of upgrading to HDMI for better resolution .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it

Ex: I had to order a special S-Video cable online because my TV only supports that type of connection .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
VGA cable
[noun]

a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display

Ex: The VGA cable worked fine for the meeting, even though the resolution was not the best.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
DVI cable
[noun]

a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format

Ex: I couldn’t get the image to show up on the screen until I plugged in the DVI cable properly.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions

Ex: My desktop has both HDMI and DisplayPort options , but I prefer using DisplayPort for gaming .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content

Ex: Make sure the audio cable is securely connected before playing the music .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Media and Communication
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app